Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
Restaurant · Charleston ·
French bistro offering all-day eats, coffee, beer, and wine
French bistro offering all-day eats, coffee, beer, and wine
"This pint-sized eatery has the nickname Fast & French for good reason, as patrons can stop in for a quick bowl of soup or mill over a special of the day for hours. Here, the cafe has served cuisine reminiscent of home-cooked meals in France since 1984. Lunch specials include anything from cheese and pate to a croque monsieur, all of which come with a complimentary glass of house wine, tea, or coffee." - Erin Perkins
"Fast & French serves a no-frills breakfast of croissants, toasts, ham plates, and cream cheese on rye with raisins. There might not be any eggs, but it’s hard to resist the European charm of the cafe and the full carafes of French press coffee." - Erin Perkins
"Gaulart & Maliclet, better known as Fast & French, transports patrons to a quaint town in Europe for less than $10 a plate. The shotgun space has pivoted to outdoor seating since the pandemic. Choose the special of the day to be treated to a sandwich or light entree with a soup, fresh fruit, and a glass of white or red. Fast & French has been a mainstay on Broad Street since 1984." - Erin Perkins
"This pint-sized eatery has the nickname Fast & French for good reason, as patrons can stop in for a quick bowl of soup or mill over a special of the day for hours. Here, the cafe has served cuisine reminiscent of home-cooked meals in France since 1984. Lunch specials include anything from cheese and pate to a croque monsieur, all of which come with a complimentary glass of house wine, tea, or coffee." - Erin Perkins
"Longstanding cafe Fast & French is a great choice for solo dining because the entire restaurant is a maze of communal countertops. Ask for a seat and listen to the specials of the day (try the coq au vin if it’s on the menu). Most meals come with a soup or salad, so you don’t need a friend to share an appetizer with. The restaurant also stocks newspapers and magazines if you don’t bring your own reading material." - Erin Perkins
